30 Images of the Jug
The Republic P-47 is one of the most iconic American aircraft from World War Two. Forming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force, it was…
The Messerschmitt – These Aircraft Made Formidable Foes
Germany was a daunting enemy during the Second World War, and no front was more challenging for the Allies, even Britain’s famed Royal Air Force…
“Dream Machines”: Wunderwaffe That he Envisioned Winning the War
They had a plan, a plan that would see the Third Reich conquer Europe, Great Britain and then, one day, reach across the Atlantic and…
Facts About the P51 Mustang: One of the Greatest Planes in History
The P-51 Mustang is considered one of the greatest fighter planes in history. It was the US military’s main fighter plane in World War II…
Polish Authorities to Dispose a 12,000 Pound British Tall Boy
Authorities in Poland are preparing to neutralize a World War II-era bomb found in the water of the Piastowski Canal in Świnoujście which is located…
Heroic WWII Veteran Nearly Took His Accomplishments to the Grave
WWII veteran Captain Robert Trimble served in the US Air Force during World War II. He flew 35 successful missions in a B-24 bomber before…
The Beer-Barrel Bombers – Keg Carrying Spitfires Brought Beer to The Troops at The Front
After the successful invasion of Normandy beginning on June 6, 1944, the Allied forces had a new issue deal with- how to get supplies to…
The Innovative Dornier Do 335 Pfeil Came Too Late to Save Germany
During World War I the world’s military forces learned the benefits of airpower during battle. In World War II, those benefits became the primary mode…
Allan Scott, One of the Last Spitfire Pilots from the Siege of Malta Dies
Allan Scott, one of the last Spitfire pilots who flew over Malta to protect it from bombers during World War II has passed away at…
RAF to Scrap Victor at Entrance to Marham Base
A Cold War-era jet which has stood at the entrance to RAF Marham base in Norfolk will be scrapped. The base offered to give the…
Chelsea FC Adopts Lancaster at RAF Museum
The RAF Museum began an Adopt an Artifect program in July. The program allows everyone an opportunity to adopt one of 50 iconic items in the museum’s…
The Forgotten B24 that Completed 25 Missions Before the “Memphis Belle”
The “Memphis Belle” has long been recognized as the first US bomber in World War II to complete 25 missions with her crew intact. The…